Sermons on Church At Antioch:

The Compassion Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

A CHURCH MUST ALWAYS BE KNOWN TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD BY IT’S COMPASSION AND LOVE, BOTH FOR THE CHURCH COMMUNITY, AND FOR THE COMMUNITY AROUND IT

THE COMPASSION OF THE CHURCH ACTS 3:1-23 A CHURCH MUST ALWAYS BE KNOWN TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD BY IT’S COMPASSION AND LOVE, BOTH FOR THE CHURCH COMMUNITY, AND FOR THE COMMUNITY AROUND IT. THE AREA OF SOCIAL ISSUES IS A VERY TROUBLESOME ISSUE FOR THE CHURCH TODAY. EACH YEAR THERE IS LESS AND ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Courage Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

THE CRY OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE CHURCH, IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN COMMITTED TO CHRIST, IN THE FACE OF THE SWORD, TIED TO THE STAKE, IMPRISONED, AWAITING THE AXE, ALL WITH THE SAME COURAGE, NOT TO DENY THEIR FAITH.

THE COURAGE OF THE CHURCH ACTS 4:1-35 OFFERATORY PRAYER HEAVENLY FATHER, IN THE QUIETNESS OF THIS SACRED HOUR, WE HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING US AWAY FROM THE AFFAIRS OF LIFE THAT OFTEN CLOUD OUR VISION OF YOU. AS WE TURN OUR EYES UPON JESUS, LET THE THINGS OF THIS WORLD GROW STRANGELY DIM IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Steadfast Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

The church needs to stand up and be counted on in this dark world.

A STEADFAST CHURCH ACTS 7:54 – ACTS 8:4 AS I WAS PREPARING FOR TODAYS MESSAGE I CAME ACROSS AN ILLUSTRATION THAT I FOUND TO BE QUITE INTERESTING, AND APPROPRIATE FOR TODAY’S WORLD. A MAN WHO WAS TAKING A TOUR OF MILITARY CHAPELS, SAID THAT ONE PROBLEM THEY WERE FACING WAS HAVING A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Audacity Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

. AS CHRISTIANS WE BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE AS TO WHAT IS RIGHT AND WHAT IS WRONG. TO BELIEVE IN CHRISTIANITY MUST MEAN THAT WE, ALTHOUGH WITH RESPECT AND COMPASSION,, STATE THAT WE DO NOT BELIEVE IN ANY OTHER RELIGION IS CORRECT.

THE AUDACITY OF THE CHURCH ACTS 26:16-23 SPORTS FANS WILL ALWAYS ARGUE OVER QUESTIONS SUCH AS, WHO WAS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME IN A PARTICULAR SPORT. I THINK IN REALITY IT IS AN IMPOSSIBLE QUESTION TO ANSWER BECAUSE YOU CAN’T FACTOR IN THE TIME VARIABLE. I CAN SAY GORDIW HOWE WAS THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Missionary Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 10, 2015

The nature of the Church is to be missionary.

Thursday of 28th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The word we render as “woe” is a transliteration of the Hebrew “oi.” We hear it in movies and TV when a Jew is lamenting over something bad: “oi vay!” But Jesus here is not using it about a situation. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:47-54

Denomination: Catholic

Malware In The Church

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 19, 2015

A healthy faith community is characterized by Christ-like humility and mutual consideration.

Title: Malware in the Church Text: Mark 10:35-45 Thesis: A healthy faith community is characterized by Christ-like humility and mutual consideration. Introduction This week I began reading The Girl In the Spider’s Web… another Scandinavian mystery novel. It is the 4th book of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A detailed look at what makes a church healthy and unified.

The Church - Unity September 27, 2015 Ephesians 4:4-6 A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their 3 kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them and the mother smiled and turned around to do some work. A short while later she heard the cats bellowing and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a healthy and unified church.

The Church - Unity Romans 14:1-13 October 4, 2015 A man died and met St Peter at the gate. Peter asked, “Would you like a tour?” The man said, “Sure.” So, Peter led the man down a long hall with many doors. They stopped at the first door and Peter opened it and said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a healthy and unified church.

The Church - Unity October 11, 2015 Romans 14:1-13 Throughout history churches have split for the craziest reasons ~~ Holy Creek Baptist - piano bench — they had 4 separate services — moving piano bench to a different location for each one. Centerville, Ga - presbyterian church split ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a church healthy and unified.

The Church - Unity October 18, 2015 Romans 14:1-13 For the past 5 weeks we’ve been looking at the church and what it means to be a unified church. It’s very easy for a church to become distracted with what is not essential. I know you’re getting sick of this quote, but I have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Pergamos Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2014

God knows your works.

The Church Of Pergamos Rev.2: 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Thyatira Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 11, 2014

The rebel attack on church.

THE CHURCH OF THYATIRA Rev.2: 18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Church Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jun 12, 2014

In our culture where the influence of the church is diminishing, why should we BE the church? The answer is found in the identity of Jesus and the promises he makes about the Kingdom he is establishing (the church).

Why the Church I want to share some staggering statistics about church. Since the year 2000, more than 4000 churches in America have closed the doors to their buildings each year. That's more than 40,000 churches. At the turn of the 1900’s there were 27 churches to every 10,000 people. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-19

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church Of Sardis Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 20, 2014

how we should live after being saved.

The Church Of Sardis Rev.3: 1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 21, 2014

A church with promise because they listen to God

The church is Philadelphia Rev.3: 7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy works: behold, I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist